Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin Elected Taoiseach By The Dáil

93 TDs voted in favour of his appointment - all of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Greens as well as 9 independent TDs.

20 weeks to the day since the general election the Dáil crossed the Liffey to the Convention Centre to witness an historic sight, Fine Gael TDs one by one standing up to vote a Fianna Fáil leader in as Taoiseach

With the votes of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, the Green Party and 9 Independents Ceann Comhairle Sean O Fearghail deemed Micheál Martin elected

In an emotional speech Micheál Martin thanked his family - most of whom couldn't be in the Convention Centre because of COVID restrictions.

The Taoiseach-elect also brought up the history of the day, and the challenge ahead.

After getting his seal of office from President Higgins, Micheál Martin  appointed his team of Ministers

Ministries

Leo Varadkar - Tanaiste and Dept Enterprise

Eamon Ryan - Climate Action, Communication Networks, and Transport

Paschal Donohoe - Finance

Michael McGrath - Public Expenditure and Reform

Simon Coveney - Foreign Affairs and Defence

Norma Foley - Education

Roderic O'Gorman - Equality and Children

Barry Cowan - Agriculture

Helen McEntee - Justice

Heather Humphreys - Social Protection and Rural Affairs

Darragh O'Brien - Housing

Catherine Martin - Arts and Culture, Media, Tourism, Sport

Stephen Donnelly - Health

Simon Harris - new Dept Higher Education

Paul Gallagher - AG

Dara Calleary - Government Chief Whip